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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,885

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,102

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $19,565
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $18,097
Cargo Package 295 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545 545  
3.0L V6 1,010    
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,150
Premium Package     1,410
Cargo Package 251 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464 464  
3.0L V6 919    
AWD 1,611 1,611 1,990
Premium Package     1,255
Options (change) 3,600 2,590 3,560
Options (change) 3,245 2,326 3,245
Destination 695 665 760
Total Price $25,980 $27,670 $23,885
Total Invoice $24,169 $25,703 $22,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year200820082012
ModelEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,980$27,670$23,885
Adjustments for Features-715-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$25,100$23,885
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$0
Total Invoice$24,169$25,703$22,102
Adjustments for Features-665-2,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,504$23,316$22,102
Cost Above Minimum$188$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082012
ModelEscapeEscapeMatrix
TrimXLTLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,610$6,465$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-665-2,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in102.4 in
Length174.7 in171.9 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height67.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,360 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-speed automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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